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Boyle Heights is still reeling from a massive warehouse fire, with cleanup dragging on past the city’s August 14 deadline—residents are sick of the lingering stench of spoiled food and demand Lineage Logistics pack it in for good. The company claims to finish removal by August 20 and disinfecting by the 27th, but locals feel ignored and unsafe, calling for new environmental laws to protect communities like theirs. They’re also fiercely opposed to rebuilding the warehouse, fearing history will repeat itself. With Lineage already spending over $100 million and city officials like Councilwoman Nithya Raman standing firmly with the community, tensions are high as residents push for permanent closure and accountability.

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